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Olenite, Muscovite, Quartz


Olenite : ([ ],Na)[(Al,Li)3][Al6][(O,OH)3|OH|(BO3)3|Si6O18], Muscovite : KAl2[(OH)2|AlSi3O10], Quartz : SiO2

Photo Copyright © Sarah Sudcowsky  - This image is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited.
This is one of very few olenite samples found in italy and especially from this unusual locality. These blue olenite crystals lie on a bed of quartz and muscovite leaves. The main crystal is perfectly crystalized and measures cm 1 x 0,2. The whole, EXCEPTIONAL specimens, is cm 8 x 10 x 4,5. Found and collected by Sarah Sudcowsky.

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